Inspiring Conversations with Kris Kennedy of AWAKEN Mind & Body

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kris Kennedy. 

Hi Kris, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Sara and I have been best friends since we were about 6 years old. We grew up going to the same school, church, even the same girl scout troop. As adults, Sara pursued a career in the cosmetology field and eventually became the owner of a salon and spa while I took steps to become a counselor in the mental health field. After many discussions about mental health and how much crossover there is between our two worlds, I opened a private practice within the salon/spa location. The idea is to provide an option for counseling where clients can come and not feel the anxiety of others in the waiting area know why they are there, or the parking lot for that matter. We found success and support in this idea and wanted to take it a step further. We wanted to create a space and opportunity for people to come and care for their whole well-being. Our mind and body are connected and sometimes life can leave us feeling disconnected in some way. This is why we were intentional about the services and products we offer at AWAKEN Mind & Body. Anyone is welcome to engage in a single service or all the services! We offer mental health counseling, massage, skincare, Reiki, holistic life coaching, and yoga. It is essentially a one-stop shop for well-being. 

I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
We found a space that was a blank canvas, which was both great and challenging. We were able to visualize exactly what we wanted the space to look like and watch it become a reality and that was somewhat magical. There were some delays with the construction process, so unfortunately that pushed back our opening date but aside from that, it has been a very smooth road. Sara and I work together with such ease, it has truly made the entire process fun and exciting. 

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
We are a small woman-owned business and we have created something out-of-the-box and special to the community. We specialize in overall well-being and enjoy helping others to help themselves and improve their lives. 

Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
We enjoy building relationships and have already gained a few partnerships with other local businesses, so we can help each other to succeed. We would like to continue exploring more partnerships and would appreciate support in spreading the word that our doors are open and we are ready to build our clientele. Anyone can benefit from mental health counseling and we have immediate availability for clients. 

Contact Info:

• Website: https://awaken-mindandbody.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awakenmindandbody